Born 1988 or 1989 (age 35–36)[1] Hickman, Kentucky Genres Americana, folk, country, rock Occupation Singer-songwriter Goodman is from Hickman, Kentucky.[2][3] The Southern Baptist church played a central role in her childhood in Kentucky.[4] Goodman began performing by singing in church.[5] Her father was a farmer.[6] She has played rhythm guitar since she was 15.[7] Goodman moved to Murray, Kentucky in 2007[1] to attend Murray State University,[8] where she studied philosophy